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Olubadan Prohibits Filming and Photography of Oloolu Masquerade in Ibadan
The Olubadan of Ibadanland has prohibited the public from recording or photographing the Oloolu masquerade, while also reiterating the traditional ban on women viewing the figure during the upcoming annual festival.
Plateau village leader claims military failed to intervene in massacre due to fuel shortages
A Plateau community leader alleges that soldiers ignored pleas for help during a deadly raid, claiming a lack of fuel, only to arrive after the attackers had left.
The Longevity Crisis: Why Many Nigerians Face Early Mortality
Nigeria faces a severe health crisis as premature deaths from preventable conditions like hypertension and diabetes keep national life expectancy near 54 years, far below the global average.
Phillips Consulting Unveils 2026 State Performance Index to Track Governance Across Nigeria
Phillips Consulting has launched the 2026 State Performance Index, a data-driven report designed to evaluate governance, development, and administrative progress across all Nigerian states through a new Momentum Index framework.
Super Falcons to Unveil 10-Star Kit at 2026 WAFCON
Nigeria's Super Falcons will sport a commemorative 10-star jersey at the 2026 WAFCON in Morocco as they aim for an 11th championship title.
Police Chief Initiates Two-Week Offensive Against Criminality in Benue
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has ordered a 14-day special operation to dismantle violent criminal networks and restore peace across Benue State.
Private sector leaders warn that raising pension contributions threatens jobs
Nigeria's private sector umbrella group, OPSN, is pushing back against a proposed hike in pension contributions, warning that it will trigger job losses and stifle business growth.
Viral Video Captures Police Officers Threatening Traveler Over Ethnicity on Lagos-Sagamu Expressway
A viral video shows Nigeria Police officers attempting to extort a passenger and making ethnic threats, leading to widespread public outcry.
Nigeria Targets Record Prize and World Cup Qualification at WAFCON
Nigeria enters the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco as the defending champion, aiming to secure a World Cup spot and a record-high cash prize.
Bauchi woman detained for pouring boiling water on co-wife, resulting in infant death
A 20-year-old woman is in police custody in Bauchi after allegedly scalding her pregnant co-wife with hot water, an act that led to the death of the newborn child.